Bell's Palsy

Question 1

bell’s palsy

Answer 1

temporary facial paresis from damage to cranial nerve VII; usually unilateral but can be bilateral

Question 2

manifestations of bell’s palsy

Answer 2

drooping eyelids and corners of the mouth, facial twitching, dryness of eye or mouth, facial numbness, altered taste, hearing loss, excessive tearing in one eye

Question 3

what are some risks from bell’s palsy

Answer 3

eating, swallowing, taste, and speech; psychologic withdrawal due to changes in appearance

Question 4

interprofessional and nursing management of bell’s palsy

Answer 4

symptom relief, prevent complications, oral corticosteroids, antiviral; protect face from cold to avoid trigeminal hyperesthesia

Question 5

pain management of bell’s palsy

Answer 5

mild analgesia, moist heat, electrical stimulation, facial massage, physical therapy

Question 6

management of facial muscle of bell’s palsy

Answer 6

sling and exercises

Question 7

different types of eye protection for bell’s palsy

Answer 7

dark glasses; artificial tears; ointments and eye shields at night;, report eye pain, drainage, or discharge